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Praise and Progress: Doña Ana Detention Center Reviewed

The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners commended the cleanliness and staff courtesy of the Doña Ana County Detention Center during their yearly inspection, noting significant improvements since 2021. Despite the positive feedback, commissioners underscored the necessity for renovations, particularly in the staff locker rooms and the area designated for attorney-client meetings. The facility, housing 600-800 individuals daily, received recommendations for further upgrades in the upcoming budget to address overcrowding and outdated facilities.

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New Federal Charges in Imperial Sky Motel Case

Alan Leyva-Vasquez, 22, has been charged federally in connection to a December 6 incident where he drove an SUV into an apartment at the Imperial Sky Motel, killing 55-year-old Kari Scholin. These charges come after revelations that he was illegally in the U.S, having entered about a month prior, and was taking care of at least six migrants at the motel. Despite claiming to have been pursued by armed men leading to the accident, and cooperating with police at the scene, Leyva-Vasquez faces scrutiny over the true nature of the event and his intentions. A state judge set a $5,000 bond, but with the new federal charges, Leyva-Vasquez may face additional challenges to secure release.

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Enhancing Campus Connectivity: DACC's New Mobile App

Doña Ana Community College introduces a free mobile app, enhancing access to resources and campus information for students and the broader community.

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